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TSgt. Eric Tarbox Retires From USAF

Submitted by Cheryl Tarbox

Technical Sergeant, Eric D. Tarbox, formerly of Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, retired from the United States Air Force on November 1st, 2024. A retirement ceremony was held on July 3rd, 2024 at Luke Air Force Base, Glendale, Arizona. Presiding Officer for the ceremony was Retired USAF Major, Todd Fisk, also formerly of Susquehanna.

Sergeant Tarbox entered the USAF on October 22, 2002 with basic training at Lackland AFB, Texas. During his service he was stationed at Sheppard AFB, Texas; Kadena AB, Japan; Eglin AFB, Florida; RAF Lakenheath, England; Barksdale AFB, Louisiana; Osan AB, Korea; and Luke AFB, AZ. With deployments at Ali AB, Iraq in 2007; Bagram AFB, Afghanistan in 2009 and 2010; Aviano AB, Italy in 2011; and Ramstein AB, Germany in 2022-2023.

As a Non-Commissioned Officer at Luke AFB Sgt. Tarbox was in charge of Combat Plans/Training & Mobility. Sergeant Tarbox led six personnel responsible for managing the training and mobility status of eleven sections and 175 active duty and reserve personnel. Additionally, Sergeant Tarbox oversaw the Air Force directed Combat Munitions Training program, as well as Air Expeditionary Force readiness training supporting Agile Combat Employment directives.

Eric and family reside in Surprise, Arizona and he has recently accepted a position with Microsoft Corporation. Eric is the son of David and Cheryl Tarbox, Lanesboro, PA.

Congratulations, Eric and thank you for your service!

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Festival Of Trees

Submitted by Cindy Reynolds

A lovely, crafted array of decorated Christmas trees will be on display during Christmas in Montrose at The Rosemont Inn Bed and Breakfast on 165 Lake Avenue in Montrose. All trees will be in the silent auction with the donor's name or business displayed. The public can view the trees and bid throughout the day on Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 9:00am to 3:00pm. The highest bidder on each of the trees will be the winner. All trees must be picked up no later than Sunday, December 8 at 4:00pm.

This is a great way for businesses, classes, students, groups of crafters as well as individuals to participate in the Festival of Trees and show their unique decorating talents. The tree can be real or artificial, big or small. But there are other ways to participate in the festival. You or your group can decorate a wreath or donate a theme basket which will also be a part of the silent auction. All proceeds from the silent auction will benefit local families in need this Christmas to make it special for them. Last year's Festival of Trees raised a total of $2,600 which benefited local children and families for a Merry Christmas.

There is no charge to view the lovely display of decorated trees, wreaths and baskets during Christmas in Montrose. The local community will vote on their favorite tree. All trees are to be delivered to The Rosemont Inn no later than December 4th, 2024. Please call or email Rae Jean Helms at Rjhelms50@gmail.com or 541-941-3013 to let her know you will be donating a tree so that a table will be ready for your tree.

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